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Minnesota Winter Chili The night I tasted this chili is the night I decided I could be a happy, athletic vegetarian. One mouthful made me realize that vegetarian food could taste just as good, and have just as hearty a texture, as meatbased foods. The bulgur wheat is a source of complex carbohydrates, and combined with the other ingredients, it makes a complete protein. There’s nothing like it after exercise, especially on a cold winter night.
2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup finely chopped onion
8–10 medium mushrooms, finely chopped
½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
½ cup finely chopped carrots
1 jalapeño pepper or other hot pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15-ounce can tomato puree
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1 15-ounce can red beans, drained
½ cups water 2
½ cup dry bulgur wheat
Hot sauce or cayenne pepper (optional)
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¼ cup minced fresh cilantro, for garnish
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